- 1. 1. What is the primary focus of African Politics?
A) Economic development
B) Political stability
C) The study of political systems and processes in Africa
D) International relations
- 2. 2. Which of the following is a characteristic of African politics?
A) Strong institutions
B) Weak institutions
C) Stable democracies
D) Homogeneous populations
- 3. 3. What is the impact of colonialism on African politics?
A) It promoted economic development
B) It promoted democracy
C) It strengthened traditional institutions
D) It created artificial borders
- 4. 4. What is the role of ethnicity in African politics?
A) It is irrelevant in modern politics
B) It is a source of conflict
C) It promotes national unity
D) It is a basis for economic development
- 5. 5. Which of the following is a challenge facing African politics?
A) Strong institutions
B) Economic development
C) International cooperation
D) Corruption
- 6. 6. What is the significance of the African Union in African politics?
A) All of the above
B) It promotes economic development
C) It promotes democracy and good governance
D) It resolves conflicts
- 7. 7. What is the impact of globalization on African politics?
A) It weakens state sovereignty
B) It has no impact
C) It promotes economic development
D) It promotes democracy
- 8. 8. Which of the following is a type of government found in Africa?
A) Democracy
B) Authoritarianism
C) All of the above
D) Monarchy
- 9. 9. What is the role of civil society in African politics?
A) It opposes government policies
B) It promotes economic development
C) It is irrelevant in modern politics
D) It promotes democracy and good governance
- 10. 10. Which of the following is a characteristic of African political culture?
A) Strong emphasis on individualism
B) Strong emphasis on modernity
C) Strong emphasis on tradition
D) Strong emphasis on collectivism
- 11. 11. Discuss the 3 main challenges facing African states in terms of nation-building and national integration.
- 12. 12. How do the challenges facing African states impact the continent's political stability?
- 13. 13. Discuss 2 important roles of the African Union (AU) in promoting peace and security in Africa.
- 14. 14. Describe 2 strengths and 2 weaknesses of the AU's peace and security architecture.
- 15. 15. Discuss the impact of colonialism on Africa's political and economic development. How have different scholars and thinkers interpreted the legacy of colonialism in Africa, and what are the implications of these interpretations for contemporary policy and practice?
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